The human body has trillions of cells, each one equipped with about a billion molecules. The cells must interact constantly through countless chemical reactions in order for the body to survive and function. What keeps all those tiny machines operating smoothly together?

A new study published in The Open Evolution Journal described a paradox that particles-to-people evolution has failed to resolve. Called the "mutation protection paradox," it could be an intractable problem that would leave creation as the only viable origins hypothesis.

When Stanley Miller passed away in 2007, his vials from the famous Miller-Urey origin of life experiments went to marine chemist Jeffrey Bada. Newer, more sensitive techniques were used on the old residue to detect additional amino acids, a discovery that one commentator suggested "might change our view about the chemical evolution of life."¹

Algal cells and cell parts are known to live inside the cells of an array of sea creatures, including certain sea slugs and jellyfish.¹ Over 100 years ago, algae were found in association with certain salamander eggs, but their mode of living remained mysterious.

Unlike other creatures, humans can compose, record, and enjoy music. A new study has identified a brain chemical that provides pleasure when people listen to certain music. Where did this amazing ability come from?